Law 2024: MARGARET F. HARDY

Hardy became the first female president in Sands Anderson’s then-175-year-old history in 2017. The trajectory that took her to the top at the state’s ninth largest firm has been far from a straight line.

A graduate of Johnston-Willis Hospital School of Nursing, Hardy worked as a registered nurse for 15 years, including a stint as a psychiatric nurse, before graduating from law school at William & Mary in 1995. Hardy also earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and an MBA from
Old Dominion University. 

As Sands Anderson’s leader of the health care group, Hardy leans on her nursing experience when representing clients in medical malpractice, and investigations and proceedings before the Department of Health Professions. She’s also a member of the firm’s government, business and litigation groups and assists Virginia treasurers with collecting delinquent real estate taxes. Additionally, Hardy serves as the managing shareholder for the firm’s Fredericksburg office.

Hardy sits on the board of trustees of Mary Washington Healthcare and is legal counsel for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington. 

The owner of a 45-acre farm, Hardy raises Angora goats and shears and spins their wool into yarn. She also enjoys riding motorcycles.